Mission Statement

Run a non-profit Shark Tournament for fishermen by fishermen focused on funding the education and science for sustainable fisheries management which will preserve the natural ecosystem on which all ocean life and future fishing generations can depend on.

FISH ON!! Set the Hook in New Bedford, Massachusetts where the hunt for the giants of the ocean began. America’s #1 Fishing Port.

The North Atlantic Shark Tournament has been established by FISHERMEN committed to preserving the RIGHT TO FISH.

New Bedford America’s #1 and largest fishing port remains the greatest proponent of both commercial and recreational fishermen.

ALL of the profits from this tournament will benefit our Mission Statement: funding the education and science for sustainable fisheries management which will preserve the natural ecosystem on which all ocean life and future fishing generations can depend on.

We have partnered with the Community Foundation your entry fee is now a charitable donation. You will get an official letter stating such.

The Calcutta is 100% by the boats and for the boats, 100% of the collected money goes back to the boats.

The Monster Shark Tournament is a proud supporter of Fishing Partnership Support Services and will be donating a portion of the proceeds from our 2019 event to Fishing Partnership – New Bedford. Find out more about the multitude of services available at through Fishing Partnership Support Services at, http://fishingpartnership.org/